A sorethroat or throat pain is usually caused by irritation or inflammation of the throat (acute pharyngitis).

The most cause is due to viral infections (80%). Most common viruses that cause sore throat include influenza, adenovirus, coronaviruses, etc which are the most commonly involved in respiratory infections.

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